Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Hyundai Venue price starts at Rs. 7.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 17.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Venue offers a claimed 17.9 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 11 kmpl. On the performance front, the Venue uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Thar a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Venue and Thar, the Venue is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Thar stands out for performance.

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Venue vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai VenueMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 7.90 LakhRs. 17.80 Lakh
Mileage 17.9 kmpl11 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc2184 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm130bhp@3750rpm
Top speed 165 Km/hNot Available

Venue vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Venue HX 10 Diesel AT Dual ToneMahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
47 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.83 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Hyundai Venue Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.9 Kmpl 11 kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 255/65 R18
Boot Space 350 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI Not Available
Rs. 34,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 71,002 Venue Insurance Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
U2 1.5 l CRDi
mHawk 130 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
57 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
17.9 Kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
18
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Rear parcel tray
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami(Coloured)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
3
Boot Space
350 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Fender-mounted
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3995*1800*1665 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Dashcam
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay | Bose premium sound 8 speaker system
wireless android auto play
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
4
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Rear parcel tray
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
10.24 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Hyundai Bluelink
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Venue
  • Good spread of engines and transmissions to choose from.
  • Feature-loaded: 12.3 inch touchscreen, sunroof, ventilated front seats, BOSE music system and more Strong safety net: 6 standard airbags, all round parking sensors, 360-degree camera and ADAS too
  • Well-built and premium cabin
  • Comfortable space for four adults
  • Good ride quality, Handles bad roads with ease
Hyundai Venue
  • Headlining features limited to the top-end HX10 variant - auto-dimming IRVM, ADAS, bigger touchscreen, fully-digital instrument cluster and premium sound system
  • Turbo-petrol’s real-world fuel efficiency in heavy traffic is low (9-10kmpl depending on driving conditions)
  • Some rivals offer a panoramic sunroof

Is Mahindra Thar Better Than Hyundai Venue?

50% users have chosen Mahindra Thar over Hyundai Venue in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 576 users have also rated Mahindra Thar and Hyundai Venue on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and safety in your car. But Hyundai Venue is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Venue Thar
Mileage 3.9 3.6
Performance 4.5 4.4
Comfort 4.2 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 4.2
Safety 4.4 4.2
Features 4.1 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Huge difference in price of all model of Venue at SN HYUNDAI BERHAMPORE WEST BENGAL feeling very much confused
  • Price differences across Hyundai Venue models may vary based on the variant, features, taxes, and dealership-specific offers. For accurate and detailed pricing, we recommend connecting directly with the dealership. They will clarify the differences and guide you toward the best available options. You may also click on the link to view the details of the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/hyundai/Delhi

Hyundai Venue Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Venue is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
The Hyundai Venue is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹9.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Venue vs Mahindra Thar?
For the HX 10 Diesel AT Dual Tone version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Venue produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Venue has better performance.

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